Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)

The Family and Consumer Sciences program is dedicated to assisting families and individuals achieve an optimal quality of life. The curriculum is applicable to both men and women. The purposes serve professions of teachers, extension, business, public communications, human services, homemakers and care providers.

Students may major in FCS with an emphasis in business, general FCS, public communication, human services or vocational education. Students may also minor in FCS or fashion merchandising.

• The Business emphasis provides knowledge and skills in accounting, economics, microcomputer, marketing and other general business concepts.
• The Public Communication program emphasizes public speaking, television production, mass communications, voice and performance, and other communication concepts.
• The Human Services emphasis provides knowledge and skills in psychology, sociology, nutrition, meal management and family finance.
• The Vocational Education emphasis prepares teachers with vocational methods, curriculum development, clothing, guiding young children, interior design and other general FCS concepts.
• The Fashion Merchandising program is available as a minor only. Please contact an advisor for more information.

View the Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences degree plans:
General Family and Consumer Science
Business emphasis
Human Services emphasis
Public Communication emphasis
Vocational Education emphasis
Degree Offered: Bachelor of Science
Available as a major, minor or endorsement area
New Mexico Licensure: 7–12

Advisors

Merlene Olmsted
Caryl Johnson